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Tag Archives: Science Technology Assessment and Analytics
Quantum Technology Leaping Toward Reality
Quantum physics is a tough subject to study. Even revered physicist Richard Feynman once wrote that even “physics has given up” trying to fully understand it. But that does not mean human ingenuity cannot harness the mysteries of quantum physics … Continue reading
The Reward and Risk of Expediting COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Development
U.S. scientists are working quickly to develop new tests and vaccines to identify and combat COVID-19. They have already developed 3 kinds of tests and begun development on numerous potential vaccines. Developing a new test or vaccine, however, is a … Continue reading
Superbugs: Antibiotic-Resistant Bacterial Infections on the Rise
Some bacterial infections have become difficult, and sometimes impossible, to treat. That’s because the “superbugs” causing these infections have developed the ability to defeat antibiotics—the drugs designed to kill them. While antibiotics do not work on viral diseases like COVID-19, … Continue reading
CRISPR: A Technology That Could Help In the Fight Against COVID-19
As work continues around the globe to diagnose and treat patients with COVID-19 (coronavirus), today’s WatchBlog looks at a technology that may help scientists develop new diagnostic tests for rapidly identifying the virus—a critical component in the fight against the … Continue reading
Could AI Help Create New Medicines?
Developing and bringing a new drug to market is a lengthy and expensive process. Only about 1 in 10,000 chemical compounds that are tested makes it through the research and development pipeline and is approved by the FDA. This process … Continue reading
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February 6, 2020
Tagged artificial intelligence, Clinical trials, Drug testing, drugs, Federal regulations, Food and Drug Administration, Health research, Medical research, new drugs, Pharmacological research, prescription drugs, research and development, Science Technology Assessment and Analytics, STAA, Tim Persons
Our Guide to Tech Readiness
The development of cutting-edge technologies is critical to many of the government’s most costly acquisition projects, including new weapons, satellites, nuclear facilities, and homeland security systems. The federal government spends billions of dollars acquiring these technologies. However, these technologies can … Continue reading
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January 7, 2020
Tagged acquisition planning, Acquisition procedures, Acquisition strategy, best practices, critical technologies, Federal acquisitions, homeland security, IT acquisitions, Nuclear facilities, satellites, Science Technology Assessment and Analytics, software, STAA, technology assessment, weapon systems
Expanding GAO’s Science & Technology Expertise
We provide Congress with nonpartisan and fact-based analysis of technological and scientific developments that affect our society, environment, and economy. To enhance our ability to do this, we established the Science, Technology Assessment, and Analytics (STAA) team in January 2019. … Continue reading
Can Irrigation Technology Address Water Scarcity? (Podcast and Infographic)
GAO keeps a close eye on the latest technologies, but today we’re looking at a truly ancient one: irrigated agriculture. Despite dating back at least 5,000 years, irrigation technology continues to improve. Micro irrigation, for example, applies water close to … Continue reading
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November 14, 2019
Tagged Agricultural industry, Agricultural policies, Agricultural practices, Bureau of Reclamation, Crops, Department of the Interior, Droughts, Farming, Farming systems, Federal Communications Commission, freshwater, Global positioning system, Groundwater, Irrigation, Irrigation systems, National Agricultural Statistics Service, satellites, Science and Technology, Science Technology Assessment and Analytics, STAA, Sustainable agriculture, Tim Persons, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Geological Survey, water conservation, Water resources, Water resources conservation, Water supply, Water supply management, Water use, Watersheds
On National STEM Day, Combatting Sexual Harassment in STEM Research
Research in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) plays a critical role in enhancing the nation’s competitiveness. Here on the WatchBlog, we’ve explored the federal government’s role in supporting STEM education, diversifying the pipeline of STEM talent, and increasing women’s … Continue reading
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November 8, 2019
Tagged and Mathematics programs, Department of Agriculture, Department of Energy, discrimination, engineering, Federally funded research, John Neumann, National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Research grants, Research programs, science, Science and Technology, Science Technology Assessment and Analytics, Scientists, Sex discrimination, Sexual harassment, Sexual harassment prevention, STAA, technology, Technology research, University research
Our Innovation Lab: Building a Sandbox for Audit Tech
As our world becomes increasingly digitized, being able to quickly make sense of patterns, correlations, and behaviors from huge amounts of data is vital. This is especially true for federal agencies and the audit community. As Taka Ariga, GAO’s first … Continue reading
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October 29, 2019
Tagged advanced technology, artificial intelligence, Auditing procedures, audits, emerging technologies, improper payments, Medicare payments, Science and Technology, Science Technology Assessment and Analytics, STAA, Taka Ariga, Technological innovations, Technology research, Tim Persons
